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Elder Fall Detection 1 point by Abinaya_s 12 minutes ago | hide | past | favorite | discuss The aging population is increasing globally, leading to a growing concern for the health and safety of the elderly, especially those living independently Falls are a major health risk for the elderly, often resulting in serious injuries …

Three women in North Carolina are accused of running a fight club among elderly people with dementia at an assisted living facility, police and state health officials say. Marilyn McKey, Tonacia Tyson, and Taneshia Jordan are facing charges of assaulting an individual with a disability in connection to their allegedly encouraging residents of the Danby …

Millions of seniors have been falling victim to some form of elder abuse, neglect or monetary manipulation around the world. It’s a problem here in the U.S., too. On Friday — the day before World Elder Abuse Awareness Day — thirty-three-year-old Yahaira Diaz, of Pottsville, Pennsylvania, was accused by federal prosecutors of taking part in …